Peninsula Warrior Army Edition: 05.05.17

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ARMY EDITION

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Resolute Soldiers return from CJLOTS exercise in South Korea –page 6

COMPETITION

Weapons load competition honors fallen Airmen —Pages 8-9

SOCIAL BONDING

benefits AT17 success —Page 12

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U.S. Vice President visits JBLE —Page 3

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History, heroes walk among us

By Airman 1st Class Kaylee Dubois 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Twelve members from the longest running military service organization in the United States, the Legion of Valor, toured Joint Base Langley-Eustis, April 21, 2017.

Founded originally as the Medal of Honor Legion in 1890, the Legion of Valor was later chartered by an act of Congress in 1955, adding U.S. Air Force Cross recipients to the organization.

Legion of Valor members are recipients of the nation’s highest recognition for heroism in combat, either receiving the Distinguished Service Cross and Navy Cross to the Congressional Medal of Honor or Air Force Cross, and are honored through the organization.

Each year, members of the Legion of Valor gather for an annual convention to enhance their understanding of current military affairs and provide mentorship from personal accomplishments or failures. This year, Newport News was chosen for the convention, which included a tour of Fort Eustis.

To kick-off the tour, members visited the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command to learn about the future of armed conflict, briefed by U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Robert Dyess, Army Capabilities Integration Center acting director.

Following the briefing, Soldiers were able to speak one-on-one with the Legion of Valor members, making connections through shared memories of their time in the military.

After talking with the decorated veterans, Dyess felt strongly about making ties with the group and learning from the time they spent fighting our country’s wars.

“When you think clearly about the future of armed conflict, you think about threats, enemies, adversaries, our missions, changing technology, history and lessons learned. These guys are walking lessons learned and walking history,” said Dyess. “It’s important to recognize

U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kaylee Dubois

U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Stephen Travers, Army Capabilities Integration Center command sergeant major, asks Retired U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Claude Quick, Legion of Valor member, to sign ‘Courage in Combat: Stories By and About Recipients of the Nation’s Highest Decorations’, a book written by the members of the Legion of Valor during a tour at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., April 21, 2017. Quick was presented the Distinguished Service Cross at the Hall of Honor in Washington, D.C., 25 years after retiring from the Army.

these Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines that have sacrificed so much for our country. It’s also important to gather their observations and lessons learned because war is a human endeavor and they have seen the worst of it.”

While some of the Legion of Valor members operated weapon simulators during the tour of the Maritime Intermodal Training Department, retired U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Claude Quick, stayed to view portraits and displays on the walls of the quiet halls. Quick, a Medical Corpsman of 11 years and a Military Police Office for the duration of his time in service, experienced the war in Vietnam and now has a difficult time being around loud noises.

Twenty-Five years after retiring from the Army, Quick received the Distinguished Service Cross at the Hall of Honor in Washington, D.C. in front of his friends and patients he treated in Vietnam.

“The Legion of Valor allows us to be normal human beings,” said Quick with tears forming in his eyes. “We know everyone in this group has basically the same story. To be in group where we don’t have to tell our stories and worry about the long recovery afterwards is a

comforting feeling.”

After visiting several unit across the installation from Third Port to the 128th Aviation Brigade, the heroes ended their tour at the U.S. Army Transportation Museum, surrounding themselves in Army history.

The museum houses an extensive Vietnam War exhibit, including a downed UH-1 Iroquois helicopter and the only surviving Vietnam-era gun trunk. Throughout the museum, the Legion of Valor members were brought back through parts of history that they endured to ensure a future of freedom for generations to come.

Quick added looking at his fellow veterans, “To be in a group now, where every one of these people are heroes-national emblems of our country--is amazing.”

For more information about the Legion of Valor, visit www.legionofvalor. org.

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U.S. VICE PRESIDENT VISITS JBLE

U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Derek Seifert

U.S. Vice President Michael R. Pence is greeted by U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Kennon Arnold, 633rd Air Base Wing command chief, and U.S. Air Force Col. Caroline Miller, 633rd ABW commander, at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., April 29, 2017. After visiting JBLE, Pence presented a keynote speech for the Christening Ceremony of the U.S. Navy’s newest attack submarine at the Newport News Shipyard.

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U.S. Vice President Michael R. Pence arrives at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., April 29, 2017. Pence stopped at JBLE on his way to the USS Indiana Christening Ceremony, for which he was the keynote speaker, at the Newport News Shipyard.

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Air Force releases annual sexual assault report

By U.S.Air Force News

SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Air Force reports of sexual assault increased slightly in fiscal year 2016, according to the service’s annual report on sexual assault released May 1.

The Air Force received 1,355 reports of sexual assault in fiscal 2016, compared to 1,312 in fiscal 2015.

Expressed as a percentage of the total Air Force population, including active duty, Air Force Reserve, Air National Guard, and appropriated fund civilian employees, 0.21% of Airmen reported a sexual assault in fiscal 2016 compared to 0.20% in fiscal 2015 and 0.21% in fiscal 2014, illustrating a flat trend for annual reports over the last three years.

“We must continue to drive a culture of prevention while ensuring victims readily come forward and report sexual assault,” said Acting Secretary of the Air Force Lisa Disbrow. “We must also be an Air Force that provides the care and support victims need while holding offenders accountable.”

Prevention of sexual assault is the responsibility of every Airman, said Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Goldfein.

“It’s about trust,” said Goldfein. “The crime of sexual assault shatters trust and has a direct and negative impact on our capabilities as a warfighting force. In my opinion, there is no such thing as a bystander in this fight. We are all in. From the newest Airman to the most senior leader, every one of us has a responsibility to step forward and help stop sexual assault before it happens.”

The results of the fiscal 2016 sexual assault report will be compared to data from the Defense Manpower Data Center ’s 2016 Workplace and Gender Relations Survey, which is conducted every other year for the active duty service branches. The Air Force uses the Workplace and Gender Relations Survey to measure the prevalence of sexual assault in the force.

The Air Force compares prevalence rates to reporting rates to evaluate Airmen’s confidence in coming forward to report sexual assault and receive support.

Ideally, the service wants to eliminate the gap between prevalence of the crime and the number of reports received, then see both numbers come down to zero, said Col. Mark Ramsey, the Air Force Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Operations Director.

“Our goal is to eliminate sexual assault from the Air Force, period,” said Ramsey. “We have leadership engaged at every echelon. We have provided our Airmen with both an awareness of this scourge in our ranks and the bystander intervention tools to engage. Our best chance of eradicating this crime from our Total Force is through strong leadership, being good wingmen, exercising the tools we’ve been given, and keeping true to our core values.”

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Always ready: Army RPOEs

By Airman 1st Class Kaylee Dubois 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Soldiers from the 688th Rapid Port Opening Element, 833rd Transportation Battalion, 597th Transportation Brigade, Surface Deployment and Distribution Command participated in a three-day exercise in preparation for an upcoming deployment at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, April 25 through 27, 2017.

Upon notiďŹ cation, the 688th RPOE prepares to rapidly deploy to provide the necessary supplies or support in a crisis or contingency operation. The element deploys as part of a joint expeditionary logistics force, providing in-transit visibility, conducting clearance and distribution operations, as well as establishing a forward distribution base camp.

To keep these skills sharp, the Soldiers perform exercises regularly, strengthening their capabilities and adaptability within the ďŹ eld. “We are training with cargo, but we are also adding various scenarios to make sure the Soldiers

know how to handle protestors, or media, or dealing with an attack from our adversaries,� said U.S. Army Capt. Justin Rhodes, 688th RPOE detachment commander. “I think the training is paying huge dividends, making us a better organization and ensuring we can better execute the mission.�

Based on real-world operations, the exercise required Soldiers to load large bundles of cargo onto a truck and transport them to a forward distribution base. The exercise lasted around-the clock with Soldiers sleeping and eating at the training location.

For some of the Soldiers, these exercises are their ďŹ rst real exposure to their ďŹ eld of work and can be valuable to their overall understanding of the mission at hand. “Since this is my very ďŹ rst exercise, it has been beneďŹ cial to me because all I have done is talk through the movements with my team,â€? said U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Ben Bunch, 688th RPOE clearance platoon leader. “Being able to come out here and see all of the Soldiers doing their jobs and how the cargo is actually moving in the yard allows me to be

able to develop a perspective for future operations.�

Along with building the necessary skills to execute the mission, Bunch said the exercise brought the Soldiers together and built morale within the organization, even with the tough terrain and unforgiving weather.

Through the shared hardship, Rhodes noted the Soldiers gained a better understanding of each other and their mission generating a tighter organization increasing the unit’s capabilities.

To better explain the 688th RPOE’s general mission and the purpose of training for rapid movement, Rhodes compared their charge to a more relatable incident to many service members, saying, “if something happened to your home, you would expect someone to help you. We provide that type of support to other countries and people in need.�

From Haiti to Cuba, Africa to the Philippines, the 688th RPOE are the ďŹ rst responders when disasters hit, working together to ensure our nation’s partners receive the aid they need to get back on their feet.

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7TH TRANSPORTATION BRIGADE EXPEDITIONARY PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Soldiers from the 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary) recently returned from a month-long exercise, Combined Joint Logistics Over-theShore 2017, as part of Operation PaciďŹ c Reach in Pohang, South Korea.

Approximately 2,500 U.S. and 1,200 Republic of Korea service members participated in the CJLOTS exercise.

CJLOTS involves loading and ofďŹ&#x201A;oading ships in austere areas where ports are damaged, unavailable or lack adequate ďŹ xed-port facilities.

The operation becomes joint when including other U.S. military branches and combined when including coalition forces. In this particular exercise, the 7th Trans. Bde. (Ex.) also worked with the U.S. Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard, as well as all ROK services to ofďŹ&#x201A;oad ships with equipment and erect tactical operation centers.

According to Lt. Col. Jason House, 7th Trans. Bde. (Ex.) operations ofďŹ cer in charge, LOTS exercises become even more beneďŹ cial when working jointly or with coalition forces. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Training with our Korean allies allows us to integrate our processes and accomplish missions more effectively,â&#x20AC;? said House. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This prepares us to partner together in the event a real-world situation requires our attention.â&#x20AC;?

This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s CJLOTS training fell underneath Operation PaciďŹ c Reach, a training event designed to ensure readiness and sustain allied capabilities. These operations can use rail, inland waterways or coastal lift operations to transport supplies, forces and equipment to needed areas when a typical port facility is not available or easily accessible.

One of the key missions during CJLOTS was the 331st Causeway Company â&#x20AC;&#x153;pier stabbing.â&#x20AC;? The unit was tasked with installing and removing the Trident pier â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a 1200-foot long portable, ďŹ&#x201A;oating platform that links offshore operations to land.

Also known as a modular causeway system, this platform is built in the shape of a trident, then â&#x20AC;&#x153;stabbedâ&#x20AC;?

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Republic of Korea military members ofďŹ&#x201A;oad equipment using the Trident pier during the Combined Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore 2017 exercise in Pohang, South Korea, April 13, 2017. The Trident pier is an 800-ft long portable, ďŹ&#x201A;oating platform that links offshore operations to land.

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Republic of Korea military members build a guard tower during the Combined Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore 2017 exercise in Pohang, South Korea, April 2, 2017. The tower was built as part of the Joint Operations Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s security procedures.

into the shore to ofďŹ&#x201A;oad warďŹ ghting equipment. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This exercise allowed us to practice rapidly drawing and using equipment already in place to get supplies where they need to go â&#x20AC;&#x201D; in this case, from ship to shore,â&#x20AC;? said Capt.

LeRae Scott, 331st Causeway Company commander. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Having just practiced causeway operations at home, CJLOTS gives us the opportunity to validate our training abroad not only with our U.S. services, but also with

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While most of the brigadeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Soldiers are home reďŹ&#x201A;ecting on a successful exercise, for some, the mission in Korea continues. These Soldiers will remain in Korea to load equipment, and will return to Fort Eustis in the coming days.

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Keeping the airfield, airspace safe during AT 17

By Senior Airman Kimberly Nagle 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

As the jets take-off during ATLANTIC TRIDENT 17, there are crews behind the scenes ensuring the safe execution of the exercise, both on the ground and in the air.

Ground-crews assemble during each part of the launch-and-recovery of every aircraft in the exercise, ranging from the U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II to the Royal air force Eurofighter Typhoon.

Before the pilots leave the ground, a dedicated crew chief runs through their own set of launch procedures.

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Devonte Prescott, 1st Maintenance Squadron, 27th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, performed launch procedures of an F-22 Raptor during ATLANTIC TRIDENT 17 and expressed that being involved in the exercise is like being a part of something bigger than himself.

“This exercise is giving me a broader versatility. I have observed how other (nation’s crew chiefs) work and it seems our procedures are similar,” said Prescott.

“It is just a great experience seeing all of the different jets brought together.”

Once the aircraft is cleared by their respective crew chiefs, the pilot begins communicating with the 1st Operations

Support Squadron Air Traffic Control Tower Airmen for directions on when and where they can launch.

The Airmen who work in the tower have the challenge of not only communicating with the members of the partnering nations, but also managing the escalated number of aircraft on the field.

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Brianna Bowen, 1st OSS air traffic controller, was a new member of the tower when Joint Base Langley-Eustis had its first trilateral exercise in 2015. That was when she first experienced what it takes to communicate during an exercise.

According to Bowen, the members in the tower received simulated training, which was set-up to help them learn how to manage the foreign aircraft, stating that the firsthand experience is what really helped her learn.

“This is new, something that a lot of people haven’t seen before,” said Bowen.

“We are essentially making history right now.”

She also mentioned that the communication between the controllers and the pilots is not as difficult because there are universal set phrases for all ATCs and aircraft during the exercise.

Whether the plane is in the air or on the ground, JBLE support organizations are ready to execute their missions.

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Members of the 1st Operations Support Squadron air traffic control tower conduct normal operations during ATLANTIC TRIDENT 17 at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., April 19, 2017. The ATC members received simulated training before the exercise began, ensuring they would be prepared for the additional aircraft on the flightline.

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Members of the 1st Operations Support Squadron air traffic control tower conduct normal operations during ATLANTIC TRIDENT 17 at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., April 19, 2017. The ATC members received simulated training before the exercise began, ensuring they would be prepared for the additional aircraft on the flightline.

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May 5, 2017 U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 27th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons crew, carry ammunition to an F-22 Raptor during the 1st Maintenance Group Load Crew of the Quarter competition at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., April 28, 2017. The two threeperson teams were hand-picked by their squadrons and judged on their ability to load the aircraft with an assigned group of munitions safely and correctly in the least amount of time. U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 27th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons crew, carry ammunition to an F-22 Raptor during the 1st Maintenance Group Load Crew of the Quarter competition at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., April 28, 2017. The two three-person teams were hand-picked by their squadrons and judged on their ability to load the aircraft with an assigned group of munitions safely and correctly in the least amount of time.

WEAPONS LOAD COMPETITION HONORS FALLEN AIRMEN Photo by U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Areca T. Bell

By Staff Sgt. Areca T. Bell

633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

The 1st Maintenance Group hosted a Weapons Load Crew of the Quarter competition between the 27th and 94th Aircraft Maintenance Units, April 28, 2017.

On this occasion, the quarterly competition, which gives Airmen from each AMU the opportunity to showcase their proficiency in loading aircraft munitions, held a deeper meaning as the weapons teams paid tribute to recently fallen Airmen: Senior Airmen Sara Toy and Austin Terrell, and Staff Sgt. Alexandria Morrow.

“The competition was dedicated to the three weapons troops that we recently lost as a way to continue tradition and honor them,” said U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jason Daley, 1st MXG Weapons Standardization loading standardization crew chief.

For U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Samuel Lewis, 27th AMU weapons crew chief, honoring these Airmen compared to remembering the legacy of his own blood. He expressed the importance of paying homage to these Airmen because of the culture within the weapons community.

“In the weapons community we do not lose many of our brothers and sisters, but over the past few months, we have lost three,” said Lewis. “The weapons community across the Air Force is an extremely close-knit family. Everywhere you go you will be teamed up with two other individuals who normally are culturally different than yourself, and nine out of ten times you will become close with

these individuals. When we lose one of our brothers or sisters, it hits a little harder.”

Donned in black to pay tribute to their lost brothers and sisters in arms, the three-person teams competed to load the aircraft with an assigned group of munitions safely and correctly in the least amount of time. “(These competitions are important because) weapons crews work throughout the year to become a cohesive team and to be the best at their job together,” said Lewis. “These competitions allow the best to be recognized and awarded certain bragging rights above the rest of the crews assigned to the base.”

According to Lewis, while the goal of the competition is to finish in the least amount of time, the weapons crews must put safety first and not cut corners. He explained that although a team may finish their tasks first, it does not mean they will automatically win the competition.

“Each crew member has numerous steps to perform safely and swiftly and must be in sync with their teammates,” explained Lewis. “People commonly misinterpret the competition as a race. I have seen crews load an aircraft in an insanely short amount of time and then lose due to missing inspections or not safely performing the load—in order to win it’s all about proficiency, reliability and most importantly safety.”

Although the event held a somber tone and there could only be one winner, both weapons crews put their best foot forward to pay homage to their brother and sisters in arms.

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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 27th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons crew, load munitions onto a rack during the 1st Maintenance Group Load Crew of the Quarter competition at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., April 28, 2017. Both load crews and members in attendance donned black T-shirts to pay their respects to Senior Airmen Sara Toy and Austin Terrell, and Staff Sgt. Alexandria Morrow during the event.

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 27th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons crew, load munitions onto an F-22 Raptor during the 1st Maintenance Group Load Crew of the Quarter competition at Joint Base LangleyEustis, Va., April 28, 2017. The two three-person teams were hand-picked by their squadrons and judged on their job knowledge, dress and appearance, tool box inspection and professionalism.

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nce Unit weapons crew member, d Crew of the Quarter competition at Senior Airmen Sara Toy and Austin embers of weapons community.

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May 5, 2017 Fourth and fifth-generation U.S. Air Force aircraft fly in a training airspace during ATLANTIC TRIDENT 17 near Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., April 26, 2017. Both generations of aircraft from the U.S. Air Force, French air force and Royal air force participated in the exercise to provide differing capabilities needed in a highly contested airspace.

Art of War: fifth-gen, allies train to defeat future adversaries U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Natasha Stannard

By Staff Sgt. Natasha Stannard

633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Imagine an enemy who knows how you operate.

They know your game plans, have been in your position and used your gear. On top of that, they outnumber your team and have the ability to regenerate.

The 27th Fighter Training Squadron’s T-38 Talon red air pilots were that opposing force during the allied exercise, ATLANTIC TRIDENT 17.

Through their mass in numbers and understanding, the red air adversaries posed a viable threat to the participating blue forces, which included U.S. Air Force fifth-generation aircraft and partnering nations’ fourth-generation aircraft that may operate together in future contingencies.

“Having a former (F-22) Raptor pilot fly the T-38 essentially allows them to get inside our brains a little bit; they know where a good plan could fail,”said Capt. Michael, 94th Fighter Squadron F-22 Raptor pilot. “For me, and I think any blue pilot in general, when you see a lot of adversaries out there, you have that, ‘Alright, here we go,’ moment. It’s a problem to solve-and that’s what we

like doing, solving problems out there.”

According to Lt. Col. Charles Hebert, 71st FTS commander and aggressor pilot, the red air pilots don’t need Raptor cockpit experience to understand what the Raptor can do, or to expose any weaknesses that might unveil during a coalition training like ATLANTIC TRIDENT 17.

“A guy like Champ has flown adversary air and even though he doesn’t have fighter jet experience prior to being here, he’s as capable as anybody in the squadron flying adversary air,” Hebert said pointing to a 71st FTS adversary T-38 pilot. “He briefs and debriefs with the Raptor (pilots) day-in and day-out; he’s deployed, he’s mission planned for the Raptor, he’s flown Raptor sims-the guy knows how the Raptor employs in a broad sense;therefore, he knows how to fight against it and may expose weaknesses.”

According to Michael, finding those weaknesses is what the exercise was all about. The blue and red teams work much like any sports teams, they go into the fight with a coach that talks over the plan, the expected interruptions and contingencies. During that fight, if the blue team experiences something they didn’t see coming, they can add a play to

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U.S. Air Force Maj. Nathaniel Lightfoot, 71st Fighter Training Squadron aggressor pilot, returns from a combat training mission during ATLANTICTRIDENT 17 at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., April 18, 2016. The 1st Fighter Wing hosted the exercise to focus on greater integration of the U.S. Air Force’s fifth-generation capabilities.

their books for use in future operations against real adversaries.

During this exercise, the coach, or mission commander rotated, giving not only experience to all the allied pilots, but the ability to share lessons learned as well as tactics and techniques with al-

lied air forces.

“We give an initial game plan during mission planning, poke holes in that plan and toward the end, we pose questions like ‘well, what if they do this,and how are we going to tackle that?’” said Michael. “The French (air force) and

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(From left) U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Edward Galloway and Maj. Nathaniel Lightfoot, 71st Fighter Training Squadron aggressor pilots, return from an air combat training mission during ATLANTICTRIDENT 17 at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., April 18, 2016.

This exercise was designed to encourage the sharing and development of air combat practices with both the French and Royal air force against a range of potential threats.

U.S. Air Force, French air force and Royal air force planes fly in a training airspace during ATLANTIC TRIDENT17 near Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., April 26, 2017. The exercise was designed to allow the sharing and development of techniques, tactics and procedures between the U.S. Air Force, FAF and RAF frontline fighters in order to fly, fight and win in modern highly-contested, anti-access/area denial environments.

U.K. (Royal air force) definitely bring a unique perspective on how they would tackle a problem and that is helping everyone. They tackle problems differently and give us that unique perspective a coalition force brings.”

In addition to partnering with allied nations to take on red air, the Raptors also teamed-up with fellow a fifth-generation fighter, the F-35 Lightning II. While both the Raptor and Lightning provide fifth-generation stealth capabilities, the aircrafts’ strengths are in different specialties that, when combined with fourth-generation partners, create an ideal line-up.

“What this exercise really helps us with, in regard to our foreign partners, is figuring out how are we going to integrate and how we all get on the same sheet of music, so that when something kicks-off, we can go in there with very little prep time and know how we’re go-

French and Royal air forces against future adversaries, ATLANTIC TRIDENT 17 also aimed to give future F-22 pilots a unique perspective through the red air program. Much like the advantage red air has in understanding the F-22, the adversaries learn to think like an enemy.

“What benefits adversaries like Champ is, he is thinking about adversary weapons all the time because he is employing them during this assignment,” said Hebert. “When he moves over to the Raptor, he’s going to have that filed in the back of his mind knowing what kind of threats, and depending on what part of the world he is in, what weapons they have.”

The adversaries who were on their way to playing on blue team as F-22 pilots were able to attend the blue team meetings — getting an inside look to how their future team operates in a coalition environment.

ing to integrate with those forces,” said Hebert. “It’s the same with the F-35 just coming online and the unique challenges that the aircraft brings to the fight. It’s about how we come together and work together to maximize the efficiency of the entire fighting force out there.”

To utilize the allied force to its best capabilities, the fighters are placed in certain roles. The French and Royal air forces’ fourth-generation fighters act as the linebackers bringing a larger fleet and a heavy load of weapons while the F-22 and F-35 act as running-backs and quarterbacks,bringing a stealth aspect but specializing in different areas.

“Where we do our work best is in those separate arenas,” said Michael.

“The F-35 takes care of the air-to-ground while backing us up in the air-to-air side of the house and vice versa.”

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“Getting to sit in on all the briefs and debriefs is very eye-opening in that I get to see how everything is integrated together-so that is a great knowledge base,” said Duston “Champ” Obrien, 71st FTS aircraft commander. “Talking to everybody here, from the Raptors to the (F-15E) Strike Eagles or British and French, getting to see their perspective on how things are supposed to go and how they operate is great for us because all we know is what we’ve seen from the Raptors. “ While predicting what the next fight looks like may be possible, it isn’t a guarantee that the prediction will be accurate. However, through each training where the world’s most technologically advanced aircraft teams with the U.S. Air Force’s oldest allies, the red and blue players gain more insight, techniques and tactics to add to the coalition playbook.

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SOCIAL BONDING BENEFITS AT17 SUCCESS

By Staff Sgt. Areca T. Bell 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

For the past three weeks, U.S. Air Force Airmen across Joint Base Langley-Eustis had the opportunity to interact with service members from both the French and Royal air force during ATLANTIC TRIDENT 17.

While the exercise was intended to share and develop training, tactics and procedures to enable interoperability, the Airmen from the U.S. Air Force, FAF and RAF found themselves gathering together off the flightline, to interact and learn more about each other.

“Getting to know another person’s culture and how they train to fight grows comradery,” said U.S. Air Force Maj. Michael, 1st Fighter Wing pilot. “We all share a common job and with that, similar cultures; hanging out together allows us to see how another squadron, jet or country does things differently.”

Over the course of the exercise, several social events were

hosted by the U.S. Air Force, FAF and RAF. A few of the service members also visited Yorktown Battlefield, Virginia, to learn about the Siege of Yorktown, a historical event in the trio of nations’ past. Additionally, the Airmen from each nation were given the opportunity to put their athleticism on display during a soccer tournament.

“The goal of this exercise is to build trust, understanding and to integrate our platforms.

I think (socializing off-duty) is absolutely vital,” said Royal air force Wing Commander Chris Hoyle, 1 (Fighter) Squadron commander. “When we’re speaking about the bonds between our nations, that’s professionally, but I think you get another level of trust when you socialize with each other and understand each other ’s cultures. I think what they’ve done on this exercise is really commendable—by having socials early on rather than (having to go home just as you start understanding) each other—were doing it right from day one and

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U.S. Air Force Airmen cheer on their team mates during a soccer match against the French air force during the ATLANTIC TRIDENT 17 soccer tournament, at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., April 22, 2017.

The Airmen, who participated during the exercise, were given the opportunity to improve their teamwork during exercise operations by participating in social events off the flightline.

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Members of the U.S. Air Force and both the French and Royal air force tour Yorktown Battlefield, Va., April 22, 2017. While the exercise was intended to share and develop training, tactics and procedures to enable interoperability, Airmen from the U.S. Air Force, FAF and RAF found themselves gathering after duty to interact and learn more about each other.

I think that’s a really valuable experience.”

According to French air force Lt. Col. Yann Malard, French detachment commander, the outside interaction helped the Airmen to feel right at home.

During the process of getting to know their counterparts, all the Airmen of ATLANTIC TRIDENT 17 were afforded the opportunity to improve their team work on the flightline.

“This exercise is about flying, but obviously, all the team work is not about (the air) crews, you’ve got all the technicians walking around, working with (each other to) share, communicate and improve their knowledge,” said Malard. “I think if you don’t know each other, you’re not good at teamwork.

The objective for us socially is to know each other, that way if you’ve got a question (or a small issue) you’re not suffering all by yourself. If you need something and you know each other, then you can say, ‘I need your help’—obviously that’s a help on the flightline itself.”

With the many social gatherings and opportunities to explore the cultures of their fellow Airmen, Hoyle explained that

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French air force and Royal air force Airmen attempt to gain control of a soccer ball during the ATLANTIC TRIDENT 17 soccer tournament, at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., April 22, 2017. While the exercise is intended to share and develop training, tactics and procedures to enable interoperability, the Airmen from the U.S. Air Force, FAF and RAF found themselves gathering together off-duty to interact and learn more about each other.

in the end, these events help the Airmen prepare for the fight ahead of time.

“Like I say, ‘we need to be able work together on day one of a conflict,’” said Hoyle. “If the question was ever asked of our forces, we can’t afford to work up to things, we need to

be able to perform on day one and this exercise is about that integration. It’s about learning how we’re going to work together, not in a fashioned means for us to ‘pass,’ but we need to excel and that’s what (ATLANTIC TRIDENT 17) is all about.”

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Home buying and selling seminar

The Fort Eustis Housing Referral Office will host a free home buying and selling seminar at 5 p.m., May 9, 2017 in the Soldier Support Center, building 650, room 106. To register or for more information, call 878-5579 or 878-5411.

Evening Under the Stars

The Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Military and Family Readiness will host “Evening Under the Stars” at 5 p.m. on May 10, 2017 at the Hampton Roads Convention Center, 1610 Coliseum Drive, Hampton, Va. The event is open to Department of Defense cardholders only and will have over 85 local vendors. For more information, call 757-764-3990.

A4 Golf Tournament The A4 Golf Tournament, hosted by the Air Combat Command A4 Booster Club, takes place 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. , May 10, 2017 at the Eaglewood Golf Course. There will be prizes for the top team, a putting challenge, and registration is still open. Please contact MSgt Jennifer Hidle or TSgt Ronald Levi for more details at 574-4878.

MAHC Change of Command

McDonald Army Health Center will conduct a Change of Command Ceremony at 10 a.m. , May 11, at Jacobs Conference Center, Fort Eustis. Lieutenant Colonel Heidi P. Mon will be recognized for her many accomplishments as the outgoing commander and LTC Vincent Myers will be welcomed as the new incoming McDonald Army Health Center Commander. For more information, contact McDonald Army Health Center (MCAHC) Operations Sergeant, MSG Cassandra Alam at (757) 3147892, cassandra.i.alam.mil@mail.mil.

Pines Golf Course golf clinic

The Pines Golf Course at Fort Eustis, Va., will hold a golf clinic, hosted by the Ladies Professional Golf Association, at 10 to 10:45 a.m. on May 16, 2017. The clinic is free. For more information, call the Pines Golf Course at 878-2252.

Wreath Laying Ceremony

Fort Eustis will host the Bronze Cross Memorial Wreath Laying Ceremony to honor fallen comrades. The ceremony will take place at 10 a.m. on May 20, 2017, at Magnolia Park. For more information, call 878-6880 or 878-3887.

Military Appreciation Golf Tournament

The James River Country Club will host a Military Appreciation Golf Tournament May 22, 2017 at 1 p.m.

The deadline to register is May 15, 2017. For registration forms or more information, visit www.jamesrivercountryclub.com.

Medical Department Activity host American Red Cross Blood Drive

The Medical Department Activity will sponsor an

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Submit Eustis Community announcements to pw@militarynews.com American Red Cross Blood Drive from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on May 24, 2017, at the United States Army Reserve Center, building 1034. For more information, call 757314-7584.

Joint Base Langley-Eustis Inspector General

Advice from the Inspector General before you call: • Give your chain of command a chance to resolve the problem first • Be honest and don’t provide misleading information • Be sure you have a problem, not just a peeve • Remember IGs can only resolve a case on the basis of fact • Don’t expect instant action on your request.

Be patient • Be prepared to take “no” for the answer • Keep in mind that IGs are not policymakers • Keep in mind that IGs can only recommend, not order a resolution • If IG assistance is needed, contact your local IG first • To complain without fear of reprisal is the right of any Soldier, civilian or family member seeking IG help

Like Him” by Jen Wilkin; “Transforming Grace” by Jerry Bridges; and “Walking with God in the Season of Motherhood” by Melissa Kruger. Child care is available for preschool children and an attended home-school room.

• The Fort Eustis Catholic Women of the Chapel meet from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. every Wednesday. The CWOC are currently studying “Walking Toward Eternity,” a series of studies designed to help you make real and lasting changes in your life. Through a prayerful reading of Scripture, personal reflection, and a commitment to action, you will grow in faith and be given the means to put it into practice in your daily life. Child care is available for preschool children.

For more information, call 878-4316.

Wylie Theater hosts Chapel Next Sunday services

Join Chapel Next at the Wylie Theater from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Sundays for contemporary Christian worship. Experience God’s goodness and grace, discover answers to life’s questions. Enjoy being spiritually revived, refreshed and fulfilled. For more information, call at 878-2257.

Company Grade Officer Council welcomes members

Fort Eustis Education Center announces DANTES policy change

Fort Eustis’ Groninger Library encourages reading

JBLE Family Child Care Program

The Company Grade Officer Council will meet at 4:45 p.m. at the Bayview Commonwealth Center every third Thursday of the month and is open to all Company Grade Officers. The council has an opening for a U.S. Army officer on the council board. Join the council for professional development, social events and fun. For more information, call 764-9954.

Fort Eustis’ Groninger Library has implemented an ongoing Reading Program entitled “1000 Books Before Kindergarten” and “1000 Books from 1st -5th grades.”

For every 100 books read, children can take their reading log to the library to receive a prize. After reading 1000 books, children will receive a free t-shirt. For more information, contact the library at 878-5017 or visit www. groningerlibrary.com.

Fort Eustis’ Regimental Memorial Chapel hosts weekly programs

Regimental Memorial Chapel hosts the following weekly programs: All programs will held at the Regimental Memorial Chapel at 923 Lee Blvd., Fort Eustis, Va. • The Awana Program is held from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. every Wednesday. Awana is a program for children, ages four to middle school, helping churches and parents to work together to develop spiritually strong children who faithfully follow Jesus Christ.

• The Protestant Women of the Chapel bible studies is held from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. every Tuesday in the assembly room. The PWOC offers four studies from which to choose: “Prayers of the Bible” by Susan Hunt; “None

Beginning Oct. 1, 2016, DANTES will no longer physically process any paper-based reimbursement. This policy change includes reimbursement of test fees for the following exams: GED, GMAT, GRE General and GRE Subject, Praxis Core and Praxis Subject Assessment, ACT and SAT. For additional information, contact Fort Eustis Education Center at 878-2083.

If you are looking for a professional, portable career that will allow you to stay at home with your children and run your own home-based business, then becoming a child care provider may be a good fit for you. The Joint Base Langley-Eustis Family Child Care Program screens child care providers who watch children in their homes.

The program is available for children ages two weeks to 12 years old. Child care providers must be at least 18 years old, be able to read and speak English, be in good health and willing to undergo a background check. The FCC will provide training and materials to get your business started. Training may include first aid, CPR, health, safety, developmentally appropriate practices and child guidance. All individuals providing child care in their homes for more than 10 hours a week must be licensed.

For more information, call Fort Eustis at 878-5584/5726 or Langley Air Force Base at 764-3585/2835.

Old Point Comfort Toastmasters Club

Do you want to improve your public speaking and communication skills? The Old Point Comfort Toastmasters Club meets at 11:40 a.m., the first and third Wednesday of each month, at 650 Monroe Ave. Visitors are always welcome. For more information, visit www. district66.org or call 878-3124 or 878-2204.

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JBLE Violence Prevention and Green Dot office launches new site

The Joint Base Langley-Eustis Violence Prevention and Green Dot office launched a new site. This year’s Green Dot training will begin March 13, 2017. For more information on violence prevention and Green Dot training registration, visit https://www.milsuite.mil/book/groups/jointbase-langley-eustis-violence-prevention/overview.

Police Week events

The 633rd Security Forces Squadron will host events May 17 and May 19, 2017 in recognition of Police Week.

• May 17 – Defenders Challenge will be held at Shellbank Fitness Center track. There will be teams of four and each team must have one member of the opposite sex per team. The challenge will include a HUMVEE push, team push-ups, jug carries, tire flips and a litter carry.

Teams must register no later than May 12, 2017 by calling 764-5526.

• May 19 – The Police Week Bowling Tournament will be held at Langley Lanes at Langley Air Force Base at 2 p.m. The tournament is open to all Joint Base LangleyEustis, Va., military and law enforcement personnel. Four individuals per team and the event costs $15 per person, which includes shoe rental fee and ten minutes of practice time. To register, call 816-738-9380.

• May 19 – The 633rd SFS Defender’s Council Police Week Golf Tournament will be at the Eaglewood Golf Course at Langley Air Force Base. Registration starts at 7 a.m. and shotgun start at 8 a.m. Participants must register no later than May 15, 2017, by calling 766-1664.

Gate Closure

The LaSalle Gate will be closed from May 8- May 14 and every weekend following through June 18 due to construction on the gate. Please incorporate additional travel time due to the increased volume of traffic expected at the remaining gates. The Visitor Control Center will maintain normal operations throughout the project.

Langley Officers’ Spouses’ Club 2017 Bazaar Car Show

The 2017 Bazaar Car Show, hosted by the Langley Officers’ Spouses’ Club, will begin May 6, 2017 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 2011 Cunningham Dr., Hampton, Virginia. Set up hours for vendors will be at 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. on May 6, 2017. For more information or to reserve a spot, email LangleyOSCBazaar@yahoo.com.

Evening Under the Stars

Joint Base Langley Eustis Military and Family Readiness is hosting a Joint Military Spouse Appreciation Night 5 to 8 p.m., May 10, 2017 at the Hampton Roads Convention Center. This free event featuring more than 85 local vendors is open to DOD ID card holders only, and is not open to children. For more information call 757-764-3990.

A4 Golf Tournament

The A4 Golf Tournament, hosted by the Air Combat Command A4 Booster Club, takes place 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Submit LAFB Community announcements to pw@militarynews.com , May 10, 2017 at the Eaglewood Golf Course. There will be prizes for the top team, a putting challenge, and registration is still open. Please contact MSgt Jennifer Hidle or TSgt Ronald Levi for more details at 574-4878.

2017 Spring JBLE Key Spouse Base-Wide Social

The 633rd Force Support Squadron Airman and Family Readiness Center will host the 2017 Spring Joint Base Langley-Eustis Key Spouse Base-Wide Social at 5:30 p.m. on May 16, 2017 at the Bayview Commonwealth Center. For more information, call 764-3990 or to RSVP, visit https://einvitations.afit.edu/inv/anim. cfm?i=337761&k=0162450E7D56.

Remarkable Trees of Hampton Tour

The Remarkable Trees of Hampton Tour takes place 9 a.m. to noon, May 13, 2017 at Langley Air Force Base, Va. Register no later than May 8, for this free event at 757727-1130, or hccc@hampton.gov.

Military Appreciation Golf Tournament

The James River Country Club will host a Military Appreciation Golf Tournament May 22, 2017 at 1 p.m. The deadline to register is May 15, 2017. For registration forms or more information, visit www.jamesrivercountryclub. com.

Joint Base Langley-Eustis Inspector General

Advice from the Inspector General before you call: • Give your chain of command a chance to resolve the problem first • Be honest and don’t provide misleading information • Be sure you have a problem, not just a peeve • Remember IGs can only resolve a case on the basis of fact • Don’t expect instant action on your request.

Be patient • Be prepared to take “no” for the answer • Keep in mind that IGs are not policymakers • Keep in mind that IGs can only recommend, not order a resolution • If IG assistance is needed, contact your local IG first • To complain without fear of reprisal is the right of any Soldier, civilian or family member seeking IG help

Air Force Reserve hosts Palace Front-Palace Chase informational sessions

The Air Force Reserve will host Palace Front-Palace Chase informational sessions the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month at 10 a.m. in the 633rd Force Support Squadron auditorium, building 15 in Wing B, room 203.

Palace Front is available to Airmen within 180 days of their projected separation date. Palace Chase is reserved for Airmen over 180 days from separation who are interested in separating from Active Duty early. For more information, call 751-4825 or 846-7532.

Langley 5/6 club hosts weekly meetings

The Langley 5/6 club will meet at 11:30 a.m. at the

Bayview Commonwealth Center every second Wednesday of every month. A guest speaker joins the club every month to discuss various topics. Along with being a networking tool, the group meets to brainstorm fundraising opportunities and membership drives. For more information, call 764-0507.

Company Grade Officer Council welcomes members

The Company Grade Officer Council will meet at 4:45 p.m. at the Bayview Commonwealth Center every third Thursday of the month and is open to all Company Grade Officers. The council has an opening for a U.S. Army officer on the council board. Join the council for professional development, social events and fun. For more information, call 764-9954.

JBLE Family Child Care Program

The Joint Base Langley-Eustis Family Child Care Program is looking for child care providers. They are searching for those interested in a professional, portable career that will allow those to stay at home and run a homebased business.

The program is available for children ages two weeks to 12 years old. Child care providers must be at least 18 years old be able to read and speak English, be in good health, and willing to undergo a background check.

The FCC will provide training and materials to get your business started. Training may include First Aid, CPR, health, safety, developmentally appropriate practices and child guidance. All individuals providing child care in their home for more than 10 hours a week must be licensed.

For more information, Fort Eustis at 5584/5726 or Langley Air Force Base 764-3585/2835.

Trespass Notice

The Langley small arms firing range, adjacent area and the bullet impact area to the rear of the range are off-limits to all personnel. The firing range maintains 24-hour operations, seven days a week and is not open for the use of privately owned weapons. Due to gunfire, trespassing in this area is illegal and dangerous. For more information, contact Combat Arms at 764-4785 or 574-4785.

Life lessons over lunch workplace study

Join the new Life Lessons over Lunch the first and third Thursdays of the month from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the 633rd Mission Support Group Conference Room. The Langley Chapel offers this marketplace initiative where participants meet on a regular basis to view a DVD message over lunch. Life Lessons provides a unique opportunity for participants to enter an environment in the workplace where they can consider relevant insights around personal and professional challenges.

The principles are presented from a biblical perspective but are non-denominational and open to all active-duty U.S. service members. A free lunch will be provided.

For more information, contact the Langley Chapel at 633abw.hc@us.af.mil.

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